Re: Size of Apple II+ bottom plate screws

[mdj <mdj.mdj@gmail.com>]

On Mar 2, 5:55 am, "Michael J. Mahon" <mjma...@aol.com> wrote:

> There is an inexpensive stamped steel crimping tool with molded
> plastic handles that is quite common.  In addition to crimping
> jaws, it has a series of a half-dozen screw-cutting holes around
> the lower part of its pivot, each for a standard (English) thread.
> You thread the screw to be cut into the matching thread to the
> desired depth with the "waste" screw protruding from the die hole
> on the opposite side, then cut it, and as you unscrew it from the
> cutter, the threads are cleaned up at the cut--no filing needed.
>
> A very simple tool that produces a screw of any desired length
> in a few seconds.

That's pretty much all I use mine for - I find purpose build wire
cutters and strippers more convenient.

Unfortunately I only have a metric one - I may have to find a cheapie
US model on ebay  - it's a heck of a lot nicer than sticking the screw
in a vice and hitting it with a Dremel :-)